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North Korea's Kim greets Russia's Putin at Pyongyang airport

PoliticsJune 19, 2024

North Korea: Why is Kim Jong Un eager to welcome Putin?

PoliticsJune 18, 2024

Putin arrives in North Korea for state visit

PoliticsJune 19, 202402:16 min

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June 19, 2024

US approves sale of arms, drones to Taiwan

June 19, 2024

China changes names of Uyghur villages, says report

June 19, 2024

US baseball legend Willie Mays dies

June 19, 2024

Fire, explosions at Chad ammunition depot, government says

June 18, 2024

Nvidia surpasses Microsoft as world's most valuable company

June 18, 2024

Astronomers witness black hole awakening for the first time

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Africa

Lesotho water project: Will villagers be compensated?

Experts want revenue from the sale of water to compensate villagers for their resettlement.

Nature and EnvironmentJune 17, 2024

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Asia

South China Sea: Why are Vietnam-China tensions flaring?

Despite their shared political ideology, Vietnam and China are locked in longstanding conflicts over disputed waters.

ConflictsJune 18, 2024

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Germany

How can media react to disinformation, climate change?

Speakers at DW's Global Media Forum discussed what journalists can do when humanity's biggest issues intersect.

MediaJune 18, 2024

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Europe

Who will lead the EU?

Top jobs at the EU Commission, Council and European Parliament are up for grabs following the recent elections.

PoliticsJune 18, 2024

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Middle East

Palestinians in Gaza search for missing family members

Thousands of missing Palestinians are believed to be buried under the rubble of destroyed buildings.

PoliticsJune 17, 2024

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North America

AI: How risky is Microsoft and Nvidia's stranglehold?

The tech giants are winning the artificial intelligence race and face more scrutiny from US antitrust regulators.

TechnologyJune 18, 2024

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Latin America

Climate change increases wildfire risk in Brazil

In the wake of heavy floods, Brazil is now facing massive wildfires in the country's Pantanal region.

ClimateJune 18, 202402:39 min

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UEFA European Championship

Germany is hosting the 2024 UEFA European Championship, known as the Euro 2024. The men's football tournament kicked off in Munich on June 14 and ends with the final in Berlin's Olympic Stadium on July 14.

Euros 2024: Germany closes fan zones ahead of major storms

Euros 2024: Germany closes fan zones ahead of major storms

Euro 2024 fan zones in several German cities have been closed amid warnings of severe thunderstorms and hail.

SoccerJune 18, 2024

Germany: Homeless Euro 2024 kicks off beside main tournament

Germany: Homeless Euro 2024 kicks off beside main tournament

The Homeless Euro 2024 is a tournament with eight teams made up of soccer players who have struggled with homelessness.

SoccerJune 18, 202401:52 min

Euro 2024 a 'home' tournament for Turkey's national team

Euro 2024 a 'home' tournament for Turkey's national team

Not only can they expect strong support from the large Turkish diaspora in Germany, but many were actually born here.

SoccerJune 18, 2024

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High flyers and flying green - MADE

High flyers and flying green - MADE

Are billionaires saviors or sharks? Plus: India’s future, and commercial electric aircraft.

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Russian visit boosts North Korea's struggling economy

The weapons deal with Russia will help North Korea's economy to grow for the first time in five years.

BusinessJune 18, 2024

Bird flu? Swine flu? A guide to H5N1 viruses and beyond

Ever been confused by the names for bird flu, swine flu, Spanish flu H1N1 and the rest? Here’s what the numbers mean.

HealthJune 18, 2024

Which EU countries are accused of pushing back migrants?

Here's an overview of the EU countries facing claims of carrying out illegal pushback operations against migrants.

PoliticsJune 18, 2024

Play explores dark chapter of German–Romanian history

How much is a human life worth? An ethnic German Romanian theater group explores this question in an explosive play.

CultureJune 17, 2024

Afghanistan: What happens to single moms under Taliban rule?

Being a single mother in Afghanistan often means fighting for survival and being at the mercy of relatives.

SocietyJune 17, 2024

How to see the 2024 nova explosion without a telescope

The nova explosion of T Coronae Borealis in September promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime astronomical event.

ScienceJune 17, 2024

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Global Media Forum (GMF)

The Global Media Forum is an annual gathering of journalists and media experts from around the world. DW has hosted the event in Bonn since 2007.

Young Africans join the global fight against desertification

Young Africans join the global fight against desertification

Young African activists are fighting desertification. They met other change-makers in Bonn, Germany.

Nature and EnvironmentJune 18, 202401:22 min

Fake news offers unexpected opportunities for trusted media

Fake news offers unexpected opportunities for trusted media

Media users are aware of disinformation and are searching for trusted sources, delegates at DW's Global Media Forum say.

MediaJune 17, 2024

Baerbock at Global Media Forum: Journalism is under pressure

Baerbock at Global Media Forum: Journalism is under pressure

In Bonn, this year's GMF has started, with over 1,500 media representatives from more than 100 countries taking part.

MediaJune 17, 202402:41 min

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Why are fungi so fascinating? What's better, tea or coffee? This podcast puts a fresh spin on the climate debate.

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Frog's legs: A Delicacy or Animal Cruelty?

Frog's legs are a popular delicacy in France - almost 4000 tons are consumed yearly.

Nature and EnvironmentJune 18, 202405:00 min

Senegal's Ladoum sheep bred for luxury, not slaughter

Senegal's giant sheep can fetch the price of a luxury car. They are not sold to eat but are prized for their beauty.

OffbeatJune 17, 202401:59 min

Robotic shoes: Kenya's answer to high-end fashion brands?

These shoes with added electronic components even play music and light your path with flashlights while you walk!

CultureJune 17, 202401:31 min

Is Barcelona as beautiful as it looks on Instagram?

Barcelona's landmarks look stunning on social media. But are they that breathtaking in reality?

TravelJune 17, 202404:46 min

Meet Noah Matthews Matofsky, Disney actor with Down syndrome

Noah Matthews Matofsky made history as the first actor with Down syndrome to play a major role in a Disney film.

FilmJune 16, 202404:36 min

Speeding down the autobahn with Germany's highway patrol

DW's Euromaxx spends a tense day with Germany's special autobahn police.

SocietyJune 15, 202404:55 min

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